From a small community hospital…
Acıbadem opened its first hospital in 1991 with a commitment to bring contemporary medicine and patient-centred care to its community.
Our Story · Since 1991
From a small community hospital, to a leading healthcare network
What began in 1991 as a single neighbourhood hospital in Kadıköy, İstanbul has grown into one of the leading healthcare networks in the world — today serving patients through hospitals and medical centers, with Health Point offices in 31 countries, 44 cities and 55 locations, and welcoming patients from more than 100 countries.
…to one of the leading healthcare networks in the world
Three decades on, the Acıbadem brand spans 30 hospitals and 15 medical centers in Türkiye and Europe, with internationally accredited centres of excellence.
Milestones in Acıbadem history
- 1991 First hospital opens in Kadıköy, İstanbul.
- 2000 Public offering (IPO) and second hospital in Bakırköy.
- 2004 Acıbadem LabMed central laboratory opens.
- 2004 Acıbadem Project Management is established.
- 2007 Acıbadem University is founded.
- 2008 Acıbadem Mobil launches; Abraaj PE partnership.
- 2011 First international investment — Sistina, North Macedonia.
- 2025 Vitosha Hospital opens (Sofia). Bayındır Health Group M&A.
- 2021 Kadıköy hospital renamed Dr. Şinasi Can Hospital.
- 2021 Serbia investment — Bel Medic joins Acıbadem.
- 2017 Netherlands investment — International Medical Center.
- 2017 Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital opens.
- 2016 Bulgaria investment — Tokuda and City Clinic.
- 2015 Acıbadem Technology is founded.
- 1991 First hospital opens in Kadıköy, İstanbul.
- 2000 Public offering (IPO) and second hospital in Bakırköy.
- 2004 Acıbadem LabMed central laboratory opens.
- 2004 Acıbadem Project Management is established.
- 2007 Acıbadem University is founded.
- 2008 Acıbadem Mobil launches; Abraaj PE partnership.
- 2011 First international investment — Sistina, North Macedonia.
- 2015 Acıbadem Technology is founded.
- 2016 Bulgaria investment — Tokuda and City Clinic.
- 2017 Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital opens.
- 2017 Netherlands investment — International Medical Center.
- 2021 Serbia investment — Bel Medic joins Acıbadem.
- 2021 Kadıköy hospital renamed Dr. Şinasi Can Hospital.
- 2025 Vitosha Hospital opens (Sofia). Bayındır Health Group M&A.
The Group
A distinct ecosystem
The Acıbadem Difference
More than a hospital group
A university, mobile health services, central laboratories, healthcare technology and project-management companies operate alongside Acıbadem's hospitals — each reinforcing the others within a single quality and governance framework.
This integrated structure lets clinical excellence and innovation move quickly across the group, so patients benefit from the full depth of Acıbadem wherever they are treated. At the centre of it all: A-Class healthcare services.
From a single hospital opened in 1991 to operations in five countries today, that scale is matched by consistency — one brand, one quality framework and centralized headquarters functions shared across every hospital, clinic and subsidiary in the group. Patients move seamlessly between hospitals, laboratories and digital services, supported by the same teams and the same standards wherever they are treated.
Keep on shaping the future of healthcare.
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Hospitals & Medical Centres
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Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University
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Acıbadem Project Management
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Acıbadem Technology
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Acıbadem LabMed
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Acıbadem Mobile
Centralized Business Model
- All hospitals operating under the Acıbadem brand name.
- The headquarters serves hospitals across Türkiye and Europe as well, complementing clinical services and enabling continuity of aftercare for patients worldwide.
Acıbadem's matrix organization enables streamlined, centralized management of all functional areas.
Centralized HQ Divisions
- IT
- HR
- IS
- Medical Services
- Biomedical
- Accounting
- Procurement
- Nursing
- Patient Service
- IT/IS
- Medical Services
- Accounting
- Nursing
- HR
- Biomedical
- Procurement
- Patient Service
Beyond the Hospitals
Get to know the Acıbadem companies
Beyond its hospitals, Acıbadem runs a set of specialised companies — each one focused on a different field of health. Select a company to see what it does, then open its page for the full story.
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Acıbadem University
A thematic university dedicated entirely to the health sciences, with faculties spanning medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, engineering and the social sciences. Students train inside the group's own teaching hospitals and at CASE — one of the most comprehensive medical simulation centres in the world, accredited by NASCE and SSH.
Faculties of Medicine · Pharmacy · Health & Engineering · CASE simulation
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Acıbadem Mobil
Carries Acıbadem care beyond the hospital walls — ground and air ambulance, home examinations, telemedicine, elderly care and occupational health and safety, delivered by a mobile team of physicians, nurses, dietitians, psychologists and physiotherapists.
24/7 ambulance · Home care · Telemedicine · Occupational health
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Acıbadem LabMed
The group's central laboratory network — clinical, genetic, food-control and tissue-typing laboratories alongside stem-cell and cellular-therapy facilities. Samples from every Acıbadem hospital are processed through the same internationally accredited testing standards.
ISO 15189 & 17025 · Genetics · cGMP stem cell · Cellular therapy
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Acıbadem Technology
Builds the group's digital backbone — Cerebral Plus, a cloud-based, paperless and AI-ready hospital information system, together with electronic medical records, a laboratory information system and intelligent medication and supply management.
Cerebral Plus HIS · C+ EMR · TELIS · A-Store
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Acıbadem Project Management
Plans, designs and builds healthcare facilities end to end — from medical-equipment planning and procurement to modular medical construction — both for Acıbadem and for clients around the world.
Planning · Design · Medical equipment · Modular construction
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Summary
Acıbadem Healthcare Group is an integrated healthcare ecosystem founded in 1991 in İstanbul. It unites 30 hospitals and 15 medical centers across five countries. The group also runs a university, central laboratories, mobile health services, technology and project-management companies. More than 28,000 employees, 5,000 physicians and 6,000 nurses serve patients from over 100 countries. Health Point offices operate in 31 countries.
| Company | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University | Education, research and next-generation healthcare |
| Acıbadem Project Management | End-to-end hospital delivery and consulting |
| Acıbadem Technology | Health technology and digital solutions |
| Acıbadem Labmed | Advanced laboratory diagnostics |
| Acıbadem Mobile | Ambulance, home care and mobile health |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies make up Acıbadem Healthcare Group?
The group unites hospitals and medical centers with five specialised companies. These are Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Acıbadem Project Management, Acıbadem Technology, Acıbadem Labmed and Acıbadem Mobile. All operate within a single quality and governance framework.
How large is Acıbadem’s international network?
Acıbadem operates 30 hospitals and 15 medical centers in five countries. The network offers more than 5,000 beds. Health Point offices serve 31 countries, 44 cities and 55 locations. Patients arrive from more than 100 countries.
How did Acıbadem grow from a single hospital?
The first hospital opened in Kadıköy, İstanbul in 1991. A public offering followed in 2000, and Acıbadem University was founded in 2007. International growth began in 2011 with Sistina in North Macedonia. Investments in Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Serbia followed. Vitosha Hospital opened in Sofia in 2025.
Last updated: 19.08.2026